Autumn of appetite! Eat grapes with the skin to maintain beauty and lose weight

The weather is getting cooler, and your appetite is getting whetted? In autumn, many people like to eat some sweet and sour grapes after meals to harmonize the spleen and stomach functions, eliminate the greasy feeling in the mouth and help digestion. In addition, grapes have strong antioxidant capacity, can beautify the skin, and can even reduce the inflammatory response of obesity. They are a good health helper for those who want to lose weight. However, nutritionists remind that grapes should be eaten with the skin, and patients with diabetes or kidney disease should consume them in small amounts.

Grapes taste sweet and slightly sour, and are neutral in nature. Eating them in moderation can nourish the liver and kidneys, replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and appetite, and promote urination.

Eating grapes without spitting out the skins can replenish blood and aid digestion.

The nutritional value and health benefits of grapes have been recognized since ancient times. "Shennong's Herbal Classic" records: "Grapes can treat dampness and arthritis of the tendons and bones, replenish qi, double strength and strengthen the will, make people fat and healthy, resistant to hunger, and able to endure wind and cold." In addition, grapes taste sweet and slightly sour and are neutral in nature. They have both medicinal value and therapeutic uses. Eating them in moderation can nourish the liver and kidneys, replenish qi and blood, strengthen the spleen and appetite, and promote urination.

From a nutritional perspective, Wu Xiaozhi, a nutritionist at St. Martin's Hospital, said that every 100 grams of grapes contains 63 calories, 16.4 grams of sugars, 0.3 grams of dietary fiber, 121 milligrams of potassium, and 15 milligrams of phosphorus. The rich fruit acid in grapes can aid digestion, and drinking them as juice can speed up absorption. Eating them with the skin can increase fiber intake and stabilize blood sugar, making them suitable as after-meal fruit or snack.

Black grapes fight inflammation, white grapes can prevent cancer

There are many types of grapes on the market, each with a different color. How do you choose? Nutritionist Wu Xiaozhi said that the sweetness of grapes depends on the different varieties, but in terms of nutritional benefits, black or purple grapes have higher anthocyanin content and strong antioxidant capacity. Although they cannot play a role in weight loss, they can reduce the inflammatory response to obesity. In fact, obesity itself is an inflammatory phenomenon in the human body. The more severe the inflammation, the higher the risk of obesity.

Dark purple grapes have a high content of anthocyanins and strong antioxidant capacity, which can reduce the inflammatory response to obesity.

The characteristic of white grapes is that they are particularly high in resveratrol, which is another antioxidant besides anthocyanins. Many studies have confirmed that resveratrol has anti-cancer activity, can prevent cell canceration and stop the spread of malignant tumors. In addition, resveratrol, which has strong antioxidant capacity, also has the effects of scavenging free radicals, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and anti-thrombotic.

【Grape Teriyaki Chicken Skewers】

• Ingredients: 80g boneless chicken thighs, 6 grapes, a little lemon juice.

• Marinade: 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice wine, 3 tablespoons mirin.

• practice:

  1. Cut the boneless chicken thighs into small pieces and marinate with the marinade in the ingredients for 10 to 15 minutes.

  2. Thread the marinated meat and grapes into skewers and bake (or fry) them in the oven or in a frying pan until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. After removing from the heat, you can squeeze a little lemon juice on the surface.

• Nutritional analysis: The whole portion contains approximately 167.3 calories, 15.1 grams of protein, 7.1 grams of fat, 10.9 grams of carbohydrates, and 92.4 milligrams of sodium.

"Little Reminder"

Grapes are nutritious and delicious, and have many benefits for the human body. The average person can consume 2 to 4 servings, with each serving containing about 13 grapes (130 grams), which is equivalent to 33 raisins (20 grams). However, nutritionist Wu Xiaozhi reminds that grapes have a high sugar content, so patients with high blood sugar or high blood lipids should reduce their intake. It is recommended to limit it to 2 servings per day to avoid unstable blood sugar control. In addition, kidney patients should also follow the dietary advice of medical staff and case managers based on their individual circumstances, consume in moderation, and avoid excessive intake that may lead to hyperkalemia.